YES!
Nearly 9% of the population has thyroid problems...and these problems can wreak havoc on your system and yes, make you fat!
You could have hyperthryroidism...in which case, you'd have diarrhea and be very small b/c your body is working in overdrive. There's also a heart attack risk associated.
But, you could have hypothyroidism...which slows down your body's processes...and could make it difficult for you to lose weight.
How do you know?
Well, you need to have a cluster of symptoms to be worried... just weight gain alone is not enough.
But, unexpected weight gain, dry skin, dry hair, muscle cramps, constipation and other symptoms combined COULD be a sign of hypothyroidism (the kind that makes you fat).
So, be alert...pay attention to your body. Know your norms. And, when things get out of whack, see a doctor.
Monday, December 12, 2011
So...
I'm now at 175 -- basically, the same as I was on Friday.
Tune in soon for more weight loss tips, advice, etc. I want to offer more than just a daily weight check-in diary.
Tune in soon for more weight loss tips, advice, etc. I want to offer more than just a daily weight check-in diary.
Friday, December 9, 2011
UGH!
178
How the f did this happen?
I know...egg nog, cookies, a trip.
but... this is NOT cool.
I'm going to take some b12 and see if that helps!
How the f did this happen?
I know...egg nog, cookies, a trip.
but... this is NOT cool.
I'm going to take some b12 and see if that helps!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
And again...
after traveling, some weight gain.
My eating habits are soooo terrible on trips.
When I left, I weighed 173.5 -- of course, that was in part because of a bout of stomach trouble that made eating unpleasant.
By Tuesday night, alone in a hotel with time on my hands and no real food consumed save 6 Chicken McNuggets, I ordered a small pizza and cinnamon sticks at close to midnight.
I'll be damned if they didn't make a large pizza instead... I ate 4 pieces plus about half of the cinnamon sticks.
I felt MUCH better... and, no stomach problems.
Then, a movie and popcorn the next day... and a regular, light dinner
and 176 this morning.
No surprise, really. A 2.5 pound swing over a few days... but, disappointing. I have to get a handle on my travel eating habits.
What can I do to prevent the ravenous hunger and/or boredom eating?
My eating habits are soooo terrible on trips.
When I left, I weighed 173.5 -- of course, that was in part because of a bout of stomach trouble that made eating unpleasant.
By Tuesday night, alone in a hotel with time on my hands and no real food consumed save 6 Chicken McNuggets, I ordered a small pizza and cinnamon sticks at close to midnight.
I'll be damned if they didn't make a large pizza instead... I ate 4 pieces plus about half of the cinnamon sticks.
I felt MUCH better... and, no stomach problems.
Then, a movie and popcorn the next day... and a regular, light dinner
and 176 this morning.
No surprise, really. A 2.5 pound swing over a few days... but, disappointing. I have to get a handle on my travel eating habits.
What can I do to prevent the ravenous hunger and/or boredom eating?
Monday, December 5, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
So Today...
I'm at 175.
Exactly 3 pounds smaller than I was on this day last year. I'm excited to be holding at this level b/c it should mean I stay at or below 176 by January 1, 2012.
I have to keep running, lifting weights, and being careful about my food intake.
Exactly 3 pounds smaller than I was on this day last year. I'm excited to be holding at this level b/c it should mean I stay at or below 176 by January 1, 2012.
I have to keep running, lifting weights, and being careful about my food intake.
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